The women from the
community confront Sethe and drive out the demon by their prayers
and their acceptance of Sethe as a courageous member of their
community instead of as an ostracized one.

Liberation/Freedom

Sethe kills Beloved rather than have her become a
slave.

The elusive "freedom" of Sethe the
runaway slave.

Mother types

Sethe as the courageous, broken woman who kills her
child rather than have her grow up a slave, establishes life as a
free woman with her other children, comes to terms with her
brokenness and her community.

Prophet

Baby Suggs as the prophet/preacher who encourages
and motivates her people to find freedom.